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Amao Destination Guide

Delve into Amao in Nigeria

Amao in the region of Oyo is a city in Nigeria - some 263 mi or ( 424 km ) West of Abuja , the country's capital .

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Current time in Amao is now 12:22 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tola, Shanu, Oyo, Olowode, and Olaoshun. While being here, make sure to check out Tola . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Amao ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Oyo, Nigeria

Oyo is a city in Oyo State, Nigeria, founded as the capital of the Oyo Kingdom in the 1830s and known to its people as 'New Oyo' (Ọyọ Atiba) to distinguish it from the former capital to the north, 'Old Oyo' (Ọyọ-Ile)) which had been deserted as a result of rumors of war. Its inhabitants are mostly of the Yoruba people and its ceremonial ruler is the Alaafin of Oyo. The city is on the A1 highway, north of Ibadan.

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Located at 7.85 3.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Populated places in Oyo State

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